SESSION II: Writing Oral Histories and Interview Pieces
Oral History & Interview Training: Sat. 7/7, 10:30a-12:30p, Sat. 7/14, 2-4p, CPL Mount Pleasant branch, 14000 Kinsman Rd, Cleve OH 44120
Oral History and Interview Workshop: Tues 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 11a-12:30p, Seeds of Literacy East
SESSION III: Writing About Your Neighborhood
Panel Discussion: Thurs. 8/2, 6-8p, Seeds of Literacy East
Writing About Your Neighborhood Workshop: Thurs. 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 & 8/30, 6-8p, Seeds of Literacy East
Fri. 9/15: Submissions deadline for Cleveland Stories Book Sat. 10/20: Community Reading and final celebration (details TBA)
$: FREE
Cleveland Stories
A place-based writing program that will document, interpret and give voice to the individual and community identities of members of Mt. Pleasant and surrounding neighborhoods on Cleveland's east side. Participants will have an opportunity to write their stories, learn about their neighborhood, and share with their neighbors. Selected pieces will be published and presented at a final reading and celebration.
In partnership with Seeds of Literacy and Neighborhood Connections.
Program schedule:
SESSION I: Writing Stories From Real Life
Tues. 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 & 6/26, 11a - 12:30p: Writing from Real Life with Charlotte Morgan
Over four sessions, participants will delve into their own personal stories through essays and poetry. We’ll cover such topics as how to get started, organizing your ideas, conducting basic research and interviews, getting to the heart of your story, and revision tips to polish your writing. Participants will have a chance to hear each other’s stories and offer helpful, constructive feedback in a group setting. No experience necessary.
SESSION II: Writing Oral Histories and Interview Pieces
Sat. 7/7, 10:30a - 12:30p: Oral History and Interview Training with Mark Souther, Director of the Center for Public History and Digital Humanities, Cleveland State University
Tues. 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 & 7/31, 11a - 12:30p: Writing Oral History and Interview Pieces with Charlotte Morgan
Sat. 7/14, 2-4p: Writing Oral History and Interview Pieces with Charlotte Morgan (interviews recorded on site)
Have you ever wanted to interview someone about their story? Talk with a relative or family member about what your neighborhood was like before you lived there? Tell the story of a mentor or community leader? This workshop will delve into oral history and interview techniques such as how to develop a list of questions, conduct an interview, and write a profile or story that captures an individual's story and impact. At the end of the session, participants will have completed at least one interview and written a 500 to 1,000-word profile.
SESSION III: Writing About Your Neighborhood
Thurs. 8/2, 6-8p: Writing About Your Neighborhood with Kisha Nicole Foster, Damien Ware and Justin Glanville
Thurs. 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 & 8/30, 6-8p: Writing About Your Neighborhood with Damien Ware
This workshop series will focus on place-based writing that tells the story of your neighborhood. What is challenging about living in your neighborhood? What gives you hope? What have you learned that others might not know about your neighborhood? Workshop participants will complete at least one 500 to 1,000-word piece focused on an aspect of your community.
Fri. 9/15: Cleveland Stories, Vol. I book submission deadline
Sat. 10/20: Community reading and final celebration, details TBA
This program is made possible, in part, by the Ohio Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
